This Monday we in the U.S. will be in memory of those who have died for our country; Memorial Day. This holiday may go back as far as ancient Greece, at least the idea of recognizing those who have fallen in service to their countries. As for America, 1866 is the first recognized observance, and …
Most of us don’t believe we have any real influence in this world. Yes, we may see an impact on our children (for a while). Yes we may occasionally recognize a contribution we make at work, but that’s about it. This absence of impact on the world leads us to feeling rather ineffective in our …
Head down, shoulder to the grindstone, keep plodding, don’t give up. These are wonderful suggestions for life, that is until we discover we have been so focused on the individual steps we take in life, that we have forgotten why we are taking those steps in the first place. The parent who willingly works long …
Sometimes we look back over our shoulders to a time in our lives when things seemed better for us and yearn for those days to return. “They were simpler times”, we tell ourselves, “I knew what my life was about. Today I cannot seem to get a grip on any part of my life.” Sound …
We depend upon consistency in our lives. We crave being able to be confident that people around us will be consistent in what they are telling us, how they will react to situations as well as their viewpoints. We build our world around these “Knowns.” Problem is; people change their minds, people change their views, …
Well, did you get it? Did you get that something special you hoped was under the tree for you? Did you get the appreciation for those gifts you lovingly purchased and prepared you hoped to get? Did Christmas and the events surrounding Christmas Day fill you with joy and wonderful memories? I truly hope you …
You know what your hot button is; it is that topic which when raised raises your blood pressure and lowers your capacity to think clearly, in inverse proportion. Where do these hot buttons originate? Now that is difficult to say, but they have to do with some issue or event in your past which has left a …
